A5071923138- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Livestock Management and Performance Improvement
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
North-West University
2020-2024
Agricultural Research Council of South Africa
2023
University of Namibia
2018
University of Limpopo
2018
Globally, the potential of indigenous and neglected fruit species is continuously being recognized. In current study, we explored uses benefits locally available among Mapulana people in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. An ethno-botanical survey was conducted using in-depth interviews to record names species, their uses, seasonal availability, occurrence three villages, namely, Mokhololine, Motlamogatsane, Rooiboklaagte B. Forty-one (41) participants aged 23 89 years old, identified by...
Respondents (n = 180) from Mutale municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa, were interviewed so as to assess the factors affecting use of medicinal herbs in treatment livestock diseases.A significantly greater proportion males (79.8%) than females (52.7%) preferred a combination methods (P < 0.05).A (36.8%) (10.6%) using only 0.05).There was no significant difference proportions and conventional drugs > 0.05).Overall, respondents between 20-40years old (83.1%) unschooled (46.6%)...
Abstract Background Pests and diseases are a major contributor to yield losses in sub-Saharan Africa, prompting smallholder farmers seek cost-effective, accessible ecologically friendly alternatives for crop protection. This study explored the management of pests affecting crops across eight selected villages Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Methods A total 120 were purposefully utilising snowball technique. Information on plant was collected through interviews focus...
The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence and diversity pathogenic bacteria in environment at a livestock farm Limpopo Province.Environmental samples were collected from three sampling locations: cattle camp (CC), sheep (SHC), goat (GC).Samples processed analysed for total bacterial counts Biotechnology Laboratory, University Limpopo, South Africa.Identifications done with Matrix Assisted Laser Disorption Ionisation Time Flight Mass Spectometry (MALDI-TOF MS) using simplified...